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The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
North Fairfield.

Miss Bertha, only daughter OF Repre-
sentative Beal, died Saturday morning of
consumption, after an illness of six
months Miss Beal was being educated
at Pennington Normal School, and was
a very promising young lady of II years.
Mr. and Mrs. Beal have the sympathy of
II large circle of friends in this trying be-
reavement. The funeral services took
place Tuesday at II o'clock,
A C. Taylor, of Oakland, is buyin :
apples in this section, paying from 50 %
to $500 per Dbl. Mr. Taylor handled
10000 bbls. last year and gives good sat
isfaction.
A. X Mason who has been in trade
here about % years, and has been post
master half as long, has sold out, and
bought a store in Winslow where he will
move the first of January. 1t is rum ,red
that A. b. Hoxie will succeed Mr. Mason
as postmaster.
James Holt of 1.-THE Centre" has bought
out the stock in trade of Blackwell and
Harding. MIR. Holt has steam engine in
his store with which to grind feed.
We came near having drowning acct
dent Thursday. Ed. IIoxie and Fred
Mason were drawing Judith Mason an !
Nellie West on sled, when without
warning they dropped through the ice,
but help being near they were rescued.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
Skowhegan Athletic Association

The first annual business meeting of
the above association took place at their
hall, No. 30 Madison street, on Monday
eve, +. + Goodwin presiding, The large
attendance showed to Il great extent the
interest manifested by eur young men in
athletic sports
The several committees chosen at a
previous meeting to 10 K to the rental of
the hall draw up a constitution and by
laws to govern the association, to form
rules in relation 10 the rooms, etc, etc,
made their reports respectively, all of
which proved very satisfactory TO those
present
After having the reports of the COM
mittces, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: c \. Marstcn,
Pres. L. f. Goodwin. Vice Pres. w. 7.
Goodwin Sec. X. T. rattcn, Treas. +, I.
H. Anderson, Ed Leach. Geo W. llawes
aud +. +. Goodwin, Directors W. +.
Robbins, Walter II Davis, 4. +. Me
Neclie, Auditing Committee.
The best of feeling prevailed and be-
fore closing all affixed their names to ting
constitution.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
Shipping Bills.

Gorham, Dec. 10th, 1881.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

Governor Bodwel Is better
The coal scare i, almost over at Phila-
delpha
The French Cable company withlraws
from the pool.
1t Is reported that the Calumet and HeeIa
fire Will destroy the entire mine.
Miss Annie Summeryille, Conrad Of
"Thc Cor,ar, applies for divorce.
Harper the Cincinnati bunk official, was
sentenced To ten years Imprisonment.
Two men were killed and many cars de-
molshed by collision Of freight trains in
Ohio.
The secretary and chief clerk Of the Com
tinental Life Insurance. company were ar
rested
The Cuban government will use all
means to stop tho cigar makers strike at
Havana
The grand lodge Of the Order of Elks
determined that all annual meetings shall
be held in New York.
Robert Lincoln says that the presidents
tariff views, if put into effect, would close
every factory in the country,
The Merino Manufac turing company at
kcnnebuuk, Me, shut down their shop for
two month";, throwing 100 persons out of
employment
The recorder at the Old Bailey, London,
has advised the grand jury to find a true
bill for murder against the American Daniel
Doherty, who killed George Graham,
another American,
1t is said that harmony in the Democratic
camp is to be encouraged by making Mills
of Texas Chairman of the committee on
ways and means and Randall chairman Of
the committee on appropriations
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
a Sudden Death,

Mr. Simeon Getchell died at his home
in this village, Monday, just after noon,
very suddenly. lie lad been about town
in the forenoon but complained of Sc
we're headache, and left for his home but
half hour before the noon hour. He
was taken suddenly sick and died before
Dr. Wilbur, who was summoned, arrived
There. Mr.. Getchcll was about sixty
years old and had resided in this village
about twenty yeals where he had many
friends. He WAS an industrious, hard
working man. He formerly lived in
Readheld Me. He leaves a wife and
three children
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
HALIFAX EXCITED.
Attempt to Blow Up the Strongest Fort
In the Harbor.

HALIFAX, n. s., Dec. 9.-Mlitary au-
thorities and police officials are at fever
heat over the discovery of an attempt to
blow up the gun cotton magazine on
Georges island by three unknown men
who succeeded in making their escape in a
boat The men were discovered tampering
with the gun cotton tank at IL O'Clock last
night during binding snow storm. An
alarm was raised, but they succeeded in es-
Gaping in n boat. The guards were doubled
the Notifications patroled all night, the
wharves watched and orders given to search
all vessels in the harbor Had the maya
zine been blown up half the city would have
been wrecked, most of the shipping in the
harbor destroyed, and the island would
have been blown out of existence.
Georges island is in the center Of the
harbor and nearly opposite the principal
part of the city. 1t is not over mile
around. On the island is one of the strong
est forts in America, having very heavy
guns on all sides. At present 1t is used
principally as headquarters Of the subma'
rine mining or torpedo department A
tank has been built which contains many
tons of gun cotton.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
County Commissioners.

The December session of the court OF
county commissioners commenced at the
court house yesterday. The usual ac
counts and the business to close up tho
affairs of the county for the year, were
under consideration. A petition was
received from officers of the Somerset
Railroad for adjustment of the claims
of certain parties for land damages. The
board will probably adjourn to-day
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
TRIED FOR MURDER.
Sarah Jane Robinson's Case-Thomas X.
smith Discharged.

Sarah Jane Robinson's Case-Thomas X.
smith Discharged.
BosroN, Dec l3 The trial of Mrs
Sarah Jane Robinson, the alleged poisoncr
OF Willie j. Robinson, Lizzie j. Robinson,
Oliver Sleeper, Moses Robinson, Prince An
thur Freeman and Thomas Arthur Free
man, was begun yesterday in the supreme
Judicial court for MlddeSex county at East
Cambridge. The attendance at court was
large. Mrs. Robinson wore no veil, and
was very pale. When Justices Field and
knowlton opened the case, Attorney Gen
eral Waterman moved that the case Of
Thomas r. Smith, who was indicted as
being in some way implicated in the crime
of Mrs. Robinson, be mol pross d. Coun
sci for Mr.. Smith said that the latter was
ready 10 stand trial, but Notwithstanding
that fact the motion of the attorney gen
eral was granted, and Mr.. Smith was dis
charged.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

All orders for new advertisements anc
for changes in old advertisements should
in this busy advertising season, be filed
at the REPORTER office as early as Tues
day noon, the day before issue, each week
otherwise they will stand an even chance
of getting left over. We do our best to
accommodate our patrons, but there is d
limit to the capacity of a country print
ing office.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
Nominations Sent to the Senate.

The President has sent the following negotia-
tions to the Senate To be ENJOYS Extraordi-
nary, and Ministers Plenipotentary Of the Uni
ted States. Oscar S. Strauss, Of New York, to
Turkey; Alexander Il. Lawton Of Georgia, to
Austria; BAyess W. Hanna, to the Argentine
Republic. To be Minister Resident, and Con-.
sui General Of the United States. s. $. Car
Isle, of Louisiana, to Bolivia. To be Consuls
General Of the United States Jared Lawrence
Rathbone, of California to Paris; Charlton H.
Way, of Georgia, at st. Petersburg; d. Lynch
Pringlc, of South Carolina, at Constantinople :;
Harold NJ. Sewall, of Maine, at Apia. To be
Secretaries of Legation, and Consuls General Of
the United States John &. Walker, of Texas,
at Bogota james X. lIosmer, Of New York, at
Guatemala. To be Secretaries Of Legation, of
the United States: Chares c. Long, of New
York. to Corca; Samuel T. Williams, of Mary
land, to Brazil G.. Brown Good, TO be Com
missioner of Fish and Fisheries. To be Con
snls OF the United States: Henry C.. Borsal, of
Maine, at Pcrnambueo; Almer f. Dickinson,
of Massachusetts, to Gaspe; Dasin d. NJ
White, of New Hampshire, at Sherbrooke, Can
ada To be Collector Of Customs Stephen S.
MITCHELL for the District of Saco, Me Nathan
Ceayes, to be Surveyor Of Customs Portland,
Me. Henry 7. kitheld, to be General Appraiser
of Merchandise, for the port of Boston. Mich
ae p. Curran, to be Assistant Appriser of Mer-
chandise, District of Boston, and Charleston.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

There seems to be little trouble in
the Democratic camp at Augusta, which
has resulted in the di>harge of Col
Thomas Lambert as agent of the Govern
ment in the construction of the Post
Office building there. Col. Lambert is d
life long Democrat but is triile off color
with the aggressive wing of his party
His friends are likely to resent the act.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

BY the strike Of tie table glassware work
ers IN Pittsburg Penn, $500 men are out Of
work
Mrs. Louis +. Brewer Of East Meadow,
l.. / e., was murdered. suspicion IS cast upon
her husband
1t Is reported that the pope will refuse to
see the emperor Of Brazil II the latter visits
King Humbert
Montreal detectives are charged with
connection with numerous burglaries dur
ing the past ten years
Pennybacker's barrel factory in Phila-
delphia was burned Loss 500, 900. Po-
licemen were injured.
The shops Of the Buffalo, New York &
Pittshurg Railroad company, near Roches-
ter, y. y. We're burned.
Dr NorNin Green SAYS there is no truth
in the story that Jay Gould means to with
draw from the cable pool.
The new high license bill promises to
drive the liquor business out Of Iennsyl-
wanna, Judging 10y the effect it has already
had.
August Jansen, n New York coachman,
was fined $1,000 and sentenced to one year
in the peuiteutlary FOR payin persistent
attentions 10 wealthy young lady.
nr. Duryca and Professor O'tirudy are
the nominees Of the Boston Democrats for
school committee, in place Of Gen. Walker
and Dr Eliot, Who declined a reelection.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
POW DERBY VERY SICK.
SUDDENLY TAKEN WITH BLEEDING
OF The LUNGS
A lie Was About to Attend "a Business
Meeting of the General Executive
Hoard-Niuch Confederation Produced
Among His Associates.

Buhrd-hurh confederation PRODUCED
Among His Associates.
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. Dec l3 in.
formation has been received ut the Knights
Of Labor headquarters in this city to tn >
effect that Grand Master Workman Pow
DERBY has been stricken with severe
hemnrrhage of the lungs Mt his homo IN
Scranton.
The news came over private wire from
Scranton To She Broad street headquarters,
and was received by John W Hayes. secre
tary Of the general executive board. 1t
created great dead of excitement among
Powderly's friends and the clerks but
everybody about the establishment was in
structci to keep the matter Il profound
secret.
The greatest precautions were taken to
prevent the news from reaching the out
side The general executive board had as
semhled at the headquarters TO hold their
monthly meeting, aud, with the except on
of Mr.. Powderlv and Albert \, Carlton,
all the members were present and ready
for business whom the startling intelligence
was received
Mr. Powdetly was to have left his home
in Scranton early Sunday forenoon, but the
au'ldeh anu ulle@ H'S1'h "tiaoh "Hi'h 'hii'o
upon him almost completely Frustrated
him. and rendered trip to this city out Of
the question 1t is learned TINT his phys-
cian enjoined upon him repose as an essen
tial to his recovery Mr.. Powderly has
hitherto been troubled with weak
ness of the lungs and occasionally
slight hemorrhages, but none of his
previous attacks. it is said, have
ever been so serious ms that of to-day
1t IS thought at headquarters that he will
be unable To participate in the work of the
general executive board this week
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

GREENFIELD, Mass, Dec, I. - Sheriff
Allen volunteers the information that
arsenic has been found i'll the medicine that
the elder Randall had been taking just be
fore his murder. This prescription was
filled Nov 30 at Peck's drug store, Turner $
Falls, and was delivered to young Randall
The officers will not say who is suspected Of
tamperng with the medicine.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

BosToN Dec 9.-The big bridge across
the Connecticut river at Northamp-
ton, built by the Massachusetts Central
railroad, was practically finished yesterday,
and the first train was run over it. On the
train were Chief Engineer Tompson and his
assistants of the Boston Il Lowell road, with
r. F. Hawkins of Springfield, who built
the bridge and a carload Of people from
Northampton and other places along the
line The bridge is Of riveted iron, lattice
pattern, and cost above the piers about
800, 600 The test was satisfactory. The
railroad commissioners will formally in
spect the road and bridge on Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

When they desire to change their pos
Office, subscribers will bear in mind, that
it is necessary for them to give the post
office, to which the REPORTER is mailed,
as well as that to which they wish it
mailed.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
FERRY ALL RIGHT.

He Has Nearly Observation-Disclosures
Partly Crazy.
PARIS, Dec l3.-Aubertin, the man
who shot NJ. Ferry in the lobby of the
chamber of deputies on Saturday, WAS
taken before u judge. He showed symp-
toms of lunacy and his examination was
postponed.
NJ. Ferry has almost entirely recovered
from his wounds.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

The whole amount which would be cut #
from the revenue by abolishing the duty on wool
is abe u: 81, 100000. To effect this small reduc-
ton the President would strike down an indus
try which represents five hundred millions of
capital and million wool growers and wool
dealers. In this ratio, the havoc that would be
occasioned in reducing the tariff to the extent of
$50, 100000 would be something appalling
r.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
Municipal Election in New Haven

New HAVEN, Conn, Dec. by a ma
jority of nearly 200O the citizens of New
Haven voted to expend $50, 600 in repairing
the old state house The Democrats made
a clean sweep of all the city offices, and
male gain of one alderman and three
councilmen. In consequence OF a tie vote,
another election will he held in one ward.
The majority for license was over 1000
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
A WOMAN MURDERED.
Fatal Ending of Drunken Spree In
Boston.

Boston.
BosToN, Dec IL. Mrs. Mary Williams,
who was shot by Thomas f. Hoar in a
house in Dorchester early Monday morning
has died in the hospital. 1t is said that
after drunken frolic, Hoar tried to force
his way into the room occupied by Mrs
Williams daughter. Mrs Williams OPP
posed his entrance and Hoar became an
gerei. He drew a revolver and fired two
shots, both taking effect in the woman S
body. Tho wounded woman fell to the
floor, and Hoar, sobered by what he had
done ran into another room. Hoar is under
arrest
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

Two miners were killed and two injured
in an accident near Wilkesbarre Penn
George Garham Bond Of Boston com
mitted suicide in the Gil,ey house, New
York
Nathan W Fellows, reputed rich re-
clu~e Of Gloucester Mass, was accidentally
drowned
Henry j Powell, member Of the Har
ward freshman class, committed suicide in
Camhridce
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
Probate Court.

The December term of Probate Court
commenced at the Probate office yester-
day. large amount of routine business
has been presented. Orders were issued
for first meetings in six insolvency cases,
an unusually large number for this coun-
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
A TRIPLE TRANSFER.
The Lamar, Villas and Dickinson APP
pointmcnts Made.

TIC Ihmhr, Wins aud DIckInsOn Mp
pointmcnts Made.
WASHINGTON, Dee. Tho nominations
of Mr.. Lamar to the supreme court, Villas
to be secretary of the interior and Don NJ
Dickinson to be postmaster general were
received ut the senate soon after the reading
of the message began
The president also nominated Charles s.
Fairchild of New York, to be secretary of
treasury; George l.. Rives of New York, to
be assistant secretary of state; Isaac H.
Maynard of New York, to be assistant
secretary of the treasury; Sgourney
Butler OF Massachusetts, to be second
comptroller of the treasury; James w.
Hyatt of Connecticut, to be treasurer of
the United States
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

The REroRrER is for sale each week,
at Bixby & Bucks, George Cushings and
w. p. Goodwin's & Cos, Skowhegan; at
Tea Store, South Norridge wock; L. II.
Evans, Fairfield.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

The Bangor Commercial is evidently
prospecting, If new type and improvement
In the makeup of the paper generally are
to be taken as evidences of prosperity.
The Commercial is a good newspaper.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. Appointment
Clerk Higgins of the treasury department
says that he intends to resign and leave
government employ at an early date. Hi:
retirement. he says, is voluntary and i.
brought about by an opportunity to en-
gage in desirable private business.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

Arrangements have been made so s2'
baggage can now be checked from this
station and all principal Maine stations to
the Pacific by all routes except the At
Crimson and Santa Fe routes. This is a
great convenience.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

PrrrsFIELp, Mass, Dec. 9.-It isreported
here that Gardner T. Barker, a resident Of
this town who mysteriously disappeared
from a lodging house on Waverley place,
New York, Aug. 2, has been seen in New
Orleans and spoken with by a Pittsfeld
man now travelling IN the south. Not a
word has been heard of Barker since he left
No,
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

We are informed that O'Bricn was re-
elected Mayor of Boston, yesterday, by
greatly reduced majority. Republicans
gained two aldermen. Massachusetts
cities show large Republican gains gener-
ally.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

In the report of the proceeding of the
District Lodge Of Good Templars the
name OF Z. w Ames, appears by mis-
take as C.. J. Ames.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
JOHN MORLEY IN A BAD WAY.

Frustrated with II Serious Affection of
the Liver.
LONDON, Dec 13.--John Morley is seri-
ously sick with an affection of the liver
All his political engagements have been
Cancelled He is greatly Frustrated and
has been growing weaker since Sunday
evening"
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
CHICAGO WILL HAVE 1T.

The Republican Presidential Convention
to be Held June 10.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-The Republican
national committee voted to hold the presi-
dental convention in Chicago June 10. The
territories of Dakota and Washington were
given leave to elect four contingent dele
gates in addition to the two regular dele
gates, whose admission would be decided by
the con vpption
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
Print Works shut Down.

PROVIDENCE, R. L., Dec. THE Richmond
Manufacturing company hive decided to
shut down permanently their print works in
this city which have been running for over
forty years The conditions of tra'le led
to the step. They run eight machines and
employ less than 200 hands
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 10-The execu-
tive committee Of the national council OF
administration of the Grand Army has
selected Sept. II, as the date for the open
ing Of the next encampment.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

"Scasonable goods" as written by us
last week, came out in cold type treason
able grade" and made admirable nonsense
of the sentence in which it occurred.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
CONDENSED NEWS.



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a financial pane IN thtarlo, eahada, Is
imminent.
The prince OF Wales has been reelected
grand master OF Mark Masons
The Beaver line OF ocean steamers will
make Boston its winter terminus.
pr. Parker had warm reception in Ply
mouth church He sails for Enelani Sat
ur'lay.
An eminent German larynEolostst declares
that the crown primo" has hopeful chance
Of recovery.
The eutir, wortc Of Palmer Carpet
company arr if = aut down he
cause OF
Senator fishery com
mlssioucs- affirmation by
the senpae, i, aasiSers To
Secretary uA..a
Cornriiu, Vanderbilt IS to use the large
tract Of land he purchased recently in ward
Twenty four View ork, Tor thu shops oil
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oily.
There was f250 900 fire at Montgomery,
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Johann Most was
sentenced by Judge Cowing to the peniten-
tary for one year, yesterday The case
goes to the supreme court.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
SULLIVAN AND MlICHELL.

Report That They VIII Fight In
Kent.
LONDON, Dec. BIT is reported that
the fight between Sullivan and Mitchell
will take place in large farm Clubhouse in
Kent Tickets for the fight are selling at
S215 each
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

ORDERED, that the SOMERSET REPORTER, pub.
lie newspaper printed at Skowhegan, in the County
OF Somerset, be designated, appointed, aud made
the County Papcr in which hereafter all public no
tees are to be printed, until further order OF Court.
l.. Il. WLBB, Clerk.
y true copy Of order.
Attest, L. II. WIN, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
SKoWHECAN MARKET.
BOSTON MARKETS

BOO OV WNhNE ,.
Flour and Drain.
BoSRoS. Dec. 10
FLOUR Winter wheat straight and roller 81 20
to IS; spring patents s. to 10. Cornmeal 81
bag.
CORN-Steancr yellow 69lS to zoe
OATS-Cnoice ~ to 45c.
The above prices ART for ear lots
provisiOna.
PORK Prime mess $lO13. Hams 10 to llc
FRESH BEEF-Choice steers ~ to ~ pound.
MUTrON-Spring laIabs TO &c Brighton nut
ton olsc.
Farm Produce.
BUTTER Western extra fresh creamery TO
to &c: fresh Imitation choice p To 22c; Vermont
dairy new II to 2+c.
EGGS eastern fresh - 70 x'c.
CHEESE Northern IL to l2Itc.
POuLrRY-N Northern fresh fowls II 10 i2ISa
POTATOES Vermont rose tic per bush
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14
JAKE SHARP DYING.
The Buyer of Aldermen In Critical
Condition.

NEW YORK, Dec 10.-Jake Sharp's con
dition is said to he very precarious. His at
tending physician has stated that he would
not be surprised to hear of his death at
any moment. at is only question of a
short time he continued, "when he must
pass away, He is very weak, and able to
move about but little -
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

County Commissioner Chase says there
is about inches of snow on kibby town
ship where his teams are operating.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

Postmasters Of the 3rd and 4th classes, des-
ire an increase of pay. 1t is meagre enough
now for the work required.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

LONDON, Dec. l2-Rev. Mr.. Berry has
declined the call to Plymouth church The
decision was announced from the pulpit of
the Queen Street chapel in Wolverbampton
Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

A black bass, it is said, will kill from
mere love Of killing, and thousands OF
pickerel are so destroyed every year by it.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

Some of the family of Bennett who was robbed
in Plymouth, are implicated in the robbery.
pistol found after the theft, is said to belong to
his SON. The theory is, that some Of his relatives
hired the men arrested to do the job.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

A proposition to reduce letter postage to one
cent, is likely to come before Congress the pres
ent session
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-14

dispatch from Berlin says that
although Prince Bismarck is better, his
stomach still slightly troubles him.